Montreal Mystery Quest: Shadows of Prohibition
Description
You wake up under cherry trees in Montreal's Chinatown, a stranger's jacket draped over your shoulders and a wallet inside that could get you killed. Al Capone's associates don't forgive mistakes. Follow the hidden trails of the city's Prohibition past and find a way out before anyone finds you. This self-guided mystery quest takes you on a 90-minute walk through the living history of 1920s Montreal. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you piece together a noir story across Chinatown, the old Red Light District, Monument National, and the Place des Arts. Solve cryptic puzzles, decode secret messages, and uncover the underground cabaret scene that thrived while the rest of North America went dry. Start whenever you like and explore 2.6 kilometres of Montreal's most atmospheric streets entirely at your own pace. Perfect for history lovers, couples, and curious explorers who want to see the city through a completely different lens. No prior knowledge of Quebec history needed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will begin at Sakura Garden. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parc Sun-Yat-Sen. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place de la Paix. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parterre du Quartier des spectacles. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Church of St. John the Evangelist. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St. James United Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place des Festivals. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will finish at Place des Arts. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Fun, quite easy, allows to notice details and historical information. Correct length and difficulty to be done with children.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’aventure et que l’expérience ait été adaptée pour les enfants. C’est exactement l’esprit de ce jeu : s’amuser tout en découvrant des détails et des histoires de la ville. Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une prochaine enquête !
Exploring Montreal without a guide is a huge mistake. An experienced tour guide is essential to hear and witness the hidden details.
Thanks for playing! Hope to see you exploring many more cities and quests with us.
I did the quest with a friend during a monthly appointment, we liked the experience that made us observe and learn a little more about our hometown. I liked the concept and during a trip I shared the experience with my family. As there are in many cities, it is worth looking at when you move!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’expérience à Montréal et que vous ayez même pu la partager avec votre famille lors d’un voyage. C’est exactement ce que nous espérons : redécouvrir sa propre ville ou en explorer une nouvelle de façon ludique et originale. On espère vous revoir bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure Questo, où que vous soyez !
The directions to get from one place to the next were very vague and hard to follow. It would have been helpful to include more street names.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It’s great to know you’re exploring new places. Your insights about the directions are appreciated, as they’ll help us improve. If you have any further concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out via chat, available 24/7, or email us at care@questoapp.com. We’d love the opportunity to have you join us again on another adventure!
Although the first location didn’t seem to be accurately indicated on the map, we were able to find it as I was familiar with the area and the description of what we were looking for. This was our first experience and we liked it. It gave us an excuse to take a nice long walk in the city, while learning more about the history of some buildings and area. It took us around and hour and a half to complete, which was just perfect for us. We needed to use a few hints, which were not that easy to figure out, but were able to complete all the tasks and enjoyed ourselves.
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed your first experience with our game and found it a great way to explore the city! We appreciate your patience with the map and hints. It’s great to know that the timing and the historical insights were just right for your walk. Thanks for sharing your experience!
First, in order to start the game (AFTER buying from viator) they forced you to add more "gems" (points in game) because my gems is too LITTLE to start the game! And the starting point is in a very sketchy area where homeless people sleep/ hang out. And when I got in the 3rd location, I realized my battery is getting low.. so I tried to download the game from my other point. And they directly log me out from the game altogether and took it as finished! I was unable to continue the game. I felt scammed. Such a pity I have to end my trip in Montreal in a sucky way... I hope you guys be careful, esp if you have girls trip.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and we understand your frustration. Please note that there is no need to pay anything additional to start the game. You just need to use the booking code you received from Viator to unlock the experience. Regarding the batterry issue, we do advise on the booking page to bring a charged phone; unfortunately, the game process is saved on the device you are playing so switching devices will reset the game progress. For any further assistance, please reach out to us at care@questoapp.com. We're here to help and ensure a better experience next time.
ng. Great history lesson and a fun way to visit the city. The clues are good but not easy. Great way to spend an afternoon or a morning
Thank you for the feedback! 🌟 We're thrilled you enjoyed the history lesson wrapped in adventure. It's awesome to hear you found the clues engaging, even if they weren't a walk in the park. 🧩💡 Exploring the city with a mix of fun and learning is what we're all about. Whether it's an afternoon or a morning, we're here to make it a memorable one. Keep embracing those curious quests and happy exploring! 🗺️🌆🌞
This was fun and interesting. This was our first escape game of this nature so it took a little bit to get the hang of the riddles. We’ll do one again in another city.
Glad you had a blast! First-time riddles can be tricky, but you nailed it. Get ready for more adventures in different cities. Can't wait to challenge you again!
Really nice way to discover this part of the city and its history. The puzzles were fun, and the story kept us engage all the way through.
Thank you for the positive review. We are glad that you enjoy the game in Montreal. Hope to see you explore more games with us.
